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Bottazzi was described as a warm and welcoming individual with a wonderful style and beautiful personality. -Photo via Bottazi's Obituary on dignitymemorial.com.

Anne-Marie Bottazzi Scholarship Continues Her Legacy of Giving

Victoria McGivern February 9, 2022

Anne-Marie Bottazzi’s compassion for life drove her to make her life’s purpose of helping others. Even after her passing at age 62, Bottazzi continues to help others. Bottazzi graduated from Glassboro...

"We must come together as people," said Terrence Jones, founder and executive director of Total Justice. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Black Students Matter Rally held in front of Student Center Amid Discrimination Issues on Campus

Victoria McGivern February 8, 2022

On Feb. 7, Rowan University’s NAACP President and the Total Justice Chief of Staff Jasmine Jones held a Black Students Matter Rally in front of Rowan’s Chamberlain Student Center at 11 a.m.  At...

Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) addresses the crowd of 50 at Rowan University in the Eynon Ballroom, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. -Photo via Santino D’Agostino.

Rowan hosts top South Jersey Democrat, talks contentious redistricting, GCL and COVID-19

Santino J. D’Agostino February 4, 2022

New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-6) spoke on the redistricting process to roughly 50 attendees, including Rowan University students and the public on Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Eynon...

Justice Breyer began his career on the Court in 1994 after being nominated by then-President Bill Clinton. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Justice Breyer Stepping Down From Court; Confirmation Battle Looming

Nicholas Feldman February 2, 2022

Justice Stephen Breyer, the oldest serving member of the liberal wing of the Supreme Court, is stepping down at the end of the current Court term, allowing President Joe Biden and the Democrats a chance...

The Garden State Guarantee will provide up to four semesters of free tuition and fees for students whose family’s Adjusted Gross Income is between $0 and $65,000 annually. - File Photo / Multimedia Editor Nick Feldman

Garden State Guarantee Program Aims to Better aid Students 

Victoria McGivern February 2, 2022

College is a juggling act of all sorts. Money doesn't grow on trees and paying for college can seem unrealistic. Luckily, Rowan University has publicly announced their participation in the Garden State...

The school will be located within the Rohrer College of Business. -File photo / Multimedia Editor Nick Feldman

Rowan to Welcome the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

Victoria McGivern February 2, 2022

Launched in 2022, Rowan University welcomes the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, located within the Rohrer College of Business. Approved in December 2021, the new school is the first of its...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits frontline troops in the Donbas region of Ukraine in December of 2021. -Photo via Ukrainian Presidential Press Service

On the Brink: Ukraine and Russia

Nicholas Feldman January 26, 2022

As the Russian and Ukrainian militaries stare down the barrel of war, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has placed 8,500 U.S. service members on heightened alert, ready to deploy to Europe at a moment’s...

The shooting had taken place at South Academy Street in Glassboro, just two miles from Rowan University.  -Photo via / Multimedia Editor Nicholas Feldman

Glassboro PD Investigates Shooting Incident

Victoria McGivern January 25, 2022

According to a statement made by the Glassboro Police Department’s Facebook page, on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 18, at approximately 8:42 p.m., Gloucester County Communications received an unexpected...

The memorial for Richard Jones was held Thursday, Dec. 16. in Pfleeger Hall. -Photo via sites.rowan.edu.

Memorial Held for the Late Vice President of Student Engagement Richard Jones

Alex Rossen January 23, 2022

To recognize the tragic passing of Rowan University’s beloved Vice President of Student Engagement, Richard Jones, members of the community congregated in Pfleeger Hall on Thursday, Dec. 16, to pay...

An increasing number of people have identified as nonbinary in recent years and the LGBTQ community has become more recognized as a result. - Photo / Pixabay.com.

Students Campaign For Change Involving Gendered Language Terminology

Miriana Beja January 23, 2022

Rowan students and staff alike are advocating for change surrounding terminology used to describe freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  This act is focused on making students feel more included...

Wednesday, Dec. 7, students gathered outside The Eynon Ballroom in Rowan University’s Student Center where the Board of Trustees meeting was taking place. - Photo via / Multimedia Editor Nicholas Feldman

Students Rally for Mental Health Outside Board of Trustees Meeting at Rowan

Miriana Beja January 23, 2022

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, students gathered outside The Eynon Ballroom in Rowan University’s Student Center where the Board of Trustees meeting was taking place to protest and demand change from administrative...

The more students wear masks, take sick days and exert caution the easier it will be to keep our school functioning best. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Should Rowan Worry About the Omicron COVID Variant?

Johnathon Rera December 8, 2021

“We are more concerned with the flu this year than COVID,”  Joe Cardona, the vice president for university relations here at Rowan, said.  That statement sums up everything Cardona has...

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